What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NC
Hi there,
I just moved to a new apt in North Carolina and my pup tore up the new carpet when I was out. The damaged part is about 6inch*2inch. However, the leasing office guy said they would charge me the fee to replace the carpet of the whole apartment, which is around 650 squareft and the cost might be around $2500. The leasing office didn't allow me to repair the carpet by myself and insisted on replacing the whole piece of carpet. They even threatened me as they wanted to replace the carpet and charge me asap. I wondered if I'm legally obligated to pay for the carpet of the entire apartment or just the damaged part.
Updates:
If I have to pay for the whole piece of carpet...
1. Since I just moved in, could I request to replace the carpet till the ending of my leasing term? Thus, I may be able to avoid any damages during my term.
2. Could I request the receipt of the new carpet?
Any suggestion will be very much appreciated!
Thanks.
Hi there,
I just moved to a new apt in North Carolina and my pup tore up the new carpet when I was out. The damaged part is about 6inch*2inch. However, the leasing office guy said they would charge me the fee to replace the carpet of the whole apartment, which is around 650 squareft and the cost might be around $2500. The leasing office didn't allow me to repair the carpet by myself and insisted on replacing the whole piece of carpet. They even threatened me as they wanted to replace the carpet and charge me asap. I wondered if I'm legally obligated to pay for the carpet of the entire apartment or just the damaged part.
Updates:
If I have to pay for the whole piece of carpet...
1. Since I just moved in, could I request to replace the carpet till the ending of my leasing term? Thus, I may be able to avoid any damages during my term.
2. Could I request the receipt of the new carpet?
Any suggestion will be very much appreciated!
Thanks.
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